wookie130 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I'm looking for wick recommendations for the 8 oz. square mason jars. I'm going to be using some fairly rich food/bakery smells in my C-3 soy wax, and I'd really like to get the wicking down in these containers. So far I've wicked 8 oz. jj's and 16 oz. apothecaries, but I like the primitive look of the square masons. Currently I'm using CD's, but would be willing to branch out to HTP's if necessary. Would I be on the right track to try a CD 16 or CD 18 first? Remember, heavy FO is what I'll be using.TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I have never had to go higher that a CD 14 in the square Mason. Don't forget to twist the wick a few times so the wick will burn better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakalex Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I have used an RRD 47 and an HTP 126 will work if you are using heavy FO's.I use CB135. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Bug Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Hi. A lot depends on the type of wax you are using and the % frag. I have some old GB 435 and it takes an 18-20 for some 8.3% FO in the square mason. Others the CD 16. Htp wicks are comparable to the CDs but I like the CDs better for myself. Just an opinion. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I'm using a 50/50 blend of EZ-Soy and J50. I seem to be having the best luck with CD-16 wicks. With the CD-14 I was having a small issue with wax hanging up in the corners after a few test burns. On my CD wicks I never tried twisting them either. I'm going to try giving that a shot on my next batch.:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Hmmmmm I've never twisted my wicks either I'm going to have to try this. thanks for the suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindy5140 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I've tested every CD wick in my 8 oz square mason jars and the ones that seem to work are CD-18 and CD-20. I use 100% soy wax.Mindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlena Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I just looked back in my notes & i used cd-12 & cd-14's - i also use EZ Soy Wax; they burned perfectly! Never heard of the twisting of the wick before either, but am gonna try that - i have been putting the ^ more toward the back of the candle & that has really made a difference for me.~Carlena~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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